2. Introduction to PPT
What is Anxiety?
Cause of Anxiety
Types of Anxiety
Cycle of Anxiety
Get Rid of Anxiety
Acknowledgement
3. What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be low or
severe.
We all feel anxious sometimes. Anxiety is completely normal!
A certain amount of anxiety helps us to be more alert and focused.
For example, just prior to an exam, a few exam nerves have a positive effect –
motivating us, helping us focus our thoughts on the job at hand, and making us
more alert. In this instance anxiety is a good thing as it helps you keep motivated.
Too much anxiety, or constantly being anxious, is unhealthy and
detrimental to our lives and relationships.
5. Types of Anxiety
Different types include:
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
Social anxiety
Specific phobias
Panic disorder
Agoraphobia
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
6. Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
GAD is a long-term condition that causes you to feel anxious about a wide
range of situations and issues, rather than 1 specific event.
People with GAD feel anxious most days and often struggle to remember the
last time they felt relaxed.
7. Social anxiety
Social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is a long-term and
overwhelming fear of social situations.
It's a common problem that usually starts during the teenage years. It can be
very distressing and have a big impact on your life.
For some people it gets better as they get older. But for many people it does not
go away on its own without treatment.
It's important to get help if you are having symptoms. There are treatments that
can help you manage it.
8. Specific phobia
Specific phobia is an intense, irrational fear of something that poses
little or no actual danger. Although adults with phobias may realize that
these fears are irrational, even thinking about facing the feared object
or situation brings on severe anxiety symptoms.
9. Panic Disorder
People with panic disorder have frequent and unexpected panic attacks.
These attacks are characterized by a sudden wave of fear or discomfort or a sense of losing
control even when there is no clear danger or trigger. Not everyone who experiences a panic
attack will develop panic disorder
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11. Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) features a pattern of unwanted thoughts
and fears (obsessions) that lead you to do repetitive behaviours (compulsions).
These obsessions and compulsions interfere with daily activities and cause
significant distress.
•Fear of contamination or dirt
•Doubting and having difficulty tolerating
uncertainty
•Needing things orderly
•Aggressive or horrific thoughts about losing
control and harming yourself or others
•Unwanted thoughts, including aggression, or
sexual or religious subjects
12. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health
condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either
experiencing it or witnessing it.
• Symptoms may include
• flashbacks,
• nightmares and
• severe anxiety, as well as
• uncontrollable thoughts about the event.
15. Tips to Help you Get Rid from Anxiety
You can follow these instructions
Making Friends
Using APPLE in your Diet
Yoga
Be Social
Book Readings
16. Seeking Support
If you feel anxious all the time, for several weeks or if it feels like your
anxiety is taking over your life, then it’s a good idea to ask for help.
Your Friend should be your first point of contact.
If in distress or out of office hours you can contact another dept. of your
office or college or another near option to you.